HNM FAMILY BULLETIN-September 13, 2007 (To Download in MS Word Click Here)

Help Your Child Make Friends

Many children find making friends (especially new friends) a daunting task. Parents can help their kids build relationships by gently encouraging them to meet new people and supporting their efforts on a daily basis.

Have your child  tell you the names of three to five classmates when he or she returns home each day. After some time has passed, ask your child to describe one or two of these classmates and to tell you something that defines each person. Next, encourage your child to play with one new friend at recess or talk with one new friend at lunch. If your child is nervous, help them learn to open the conversation with a friendly phrase such as, “Good throw!” or  “I like your lunch box.” Nice comments will often lead to an invitation to play or an open space at a lunch table.

If your child is still struggling to build friendships, practice giving compliments, making appropriate comments and understanding the rules of sharing as a family. Learning these basic social skills can help kids make new friends in a snap! 

Friday, Sept. 14 

• Students do not need to wear dress uniform today. We will not be going to Mass today as we went on Wed., the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary 

Sunday, Sept. 16 

• Catechetical Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass
• We at Holy Name of Mary will join parishes throughout our diocese to recognize all those involved in handing on the faith to children, youth and adults in our parish.

Monday, Sept. 17 

• No School – This is a WASC work day. Please pray for us as the faculty works on our accreditation.

Tuesday, Sept. 18 

• School Board mtg. 7:30 p.m. Rm. 5

Wednesday, Sept. 19 

• 12:30 dismissal (no lunch served)
• Back to School Night 7:00 p.m. (for parents only)–please meet in the church.

Thursday, Sept. 20 

• School Pics (non-uniform day)

Friday, Sept. 21 

• QSP fundraiser ends. Thank you so much for Helping our school!
• Mass (dress-uniform)

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C
September 16, 2007
Read Sunday's Gospel, Luke 15:1-32

Gospel Summary
In an attempt to show the people that God will forgive and accept sinners into the Kingdom, Jesus told three parables about being lost and then found. The first parable was about a shepherd who had one hundred sheep but lost one. The shepherd searched until he found the lost lamb. There was much celebration on the part of the shepherd and his neighbors because something lost was found. The second parable concerned a widow who searched her house until she found a lost piece of silver. Finally, Jesus told the parable of the prodigal son who squandered his share of his inheritance and went home to beg his father to let him be a worker. Instead the father was so thrilled to see this son who had been lost to him that he threw a big party. All three of these parables illustrate the joy that will be in heaven when one lost sinner is found.

Reflection for Families
If you have ever lost a child either at a shopping mall, amusement park, or outside playing, you know the anguish of losing something beyond measure. The joy you experienced when you found each other is often something you can't even put into words. Part of you wants to be angry because the child caused you so much grief, but mostly you are just so happy to see the child, you can hardly speak. If we've had experiences like this, then we have an indication about how God feels when we are truly sorry for our sins and want to be part of God's family.

Bringing the Gospel Into Your Family
What is an irreplaceable or valuable item that belongs to your family? Perhaps you have an item that belonged to someone who has died, or something that has been passed down through the generations. Try to trace the item's history through your family and then make a connection to it and Sunday's Gospel. What would happen if you lost the item, or it turned up missing? How hard would you look for it? How would you feel when you found it? Finally, consider how your experience might help illustrate the joy Jesus described in this Gospel when one sinner repents.

Discussion Starters
1. I lost something really important one time. I remember feeling . . 
2. I think the people who are lost today are . . . One thing that I could do to help them be found is . . .
3. The one person I need to forgive is . . .

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Anniversary Mass

Our school has so much to be grateful for and utmost among the many things is the Sisters of Saint Louis. It was 50 years ago, September 5th , 1957, that one hundred fifty-six students registered for grades one through four. Our school was staffed by three Sisters of Saint Louis and that was just the beginning. We invite you to our anniversary Mass on Sunday, Oct. 7th at 10:00 a.m. We would love to have all the children wear their dress uniform and the parents wear their HNM wear. There will be a reception and an open house following the Mass.

HNM School would like to make a scrapbook of memories for the Sisters of Saint Louis. You might want to submit a poem, a picture or drawing, or even a letter. Whatever you send will be perfect! Please, please contact everyone you know who has ever been associated with the Sisters of Saint Louis and ask them to forward their memories to Candice Kuzmichas @ HNM School 124 S. San Dimas Canyon Rd., San Dimas or email @ hnmschool@holynamemary.org Deadline is Oct. 1st  We will be looking for someone to help put our scrapbook together. If this is something you’d like to work on, please call Mrs. K @ ext. 226.

DOUBLE BAG LUNCH – Earn hours and help the poor. If you are interested in helping deliver lunches to shelters this year, please call Diana @ (909) 599-8977.

WEEKEND WORK PARTY (WWP) – “NEED HOURS?” We are looking for a parent to be the chairperson for the WWP (Weekend Work Party!) The chairperson is responsible for the organization of a group of parents who volunteer on Saturday or Sunday to do some “odd jobs” around the school such as painting baseboards, assembling equipment, etc. All members of the WWP receive service hours! If you are interested, please call Mrs. Kuzmickas @ Ext. 226. Your can earn    all of your 25 hours by chairing this organization.

SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDDREN – HNM School is committed to safeguarding our children. Anyone coming to volunteer at our school, or driving children to and from field trips or sporting events, must be fingerprinted according to the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Livescan forms are available from Mrs. Kuzmickas. Livescan is free of charge when you visit the locations listed below. Be sure to return the livescan form to Mrs. K after fingerprinting.

Archdiocesan Cath. Center 3424 Whilshire Blvd. Los Angeles	Thursday, October 11th and   Tuesday October 16th 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. For an appointment call (213) 637-7494
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 1835 Larkvane Rd. Rowland Heights	Tuesday Oct. 9th 12:00p.m.-3:40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m.-7:20 p.m. For appointment call (626 )964-3629
St. Elizabeth 1879 N. Lake Ave Altadena	Friday, Oct. 12th 12:00p.m.-3:40 p.m. & 5:20 p.m.-7:20 p.m. For appointment call (626) 797-1167
Beatitudes of our Lord 13013 S. Santa Gertrudes Ave. La Mirada	Saturday, Oct. 13th 10:00 a.m-1:40 p.m. & 3:20 p.m.-5:20 p.m. For appointment call (562) 943-5678